On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:06:20 +1000 Rene Ribic <
rribic@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> While we're on the topic I noticed Ellroy used the
expression "cap" (as
> in to kill/shoot someone) in THE COOL SIX THOUSAND.
I've only been aware
> of this expression in more recent times, definitely
1980's or later.
Much as I enjoyed COLD 6K, Ellroy also had Bondurant (on my
top 20) popping Nicorettes, which were not introduced until
1978 (and then only in Sweden). As a result, I wouldn't be
surprised if 'cap' is anachronistic. Ironically, Ellroy,
speaking in Toronto on his tour of C6K, said he hired
historical researchers to write up backstories on the events
presented in the book, which he used as source material. Too
bad his editor didn't hire some fact checkers too.
Cheers,
--Stewart
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